Opera At The Bandstand : Then and Now.

This book looks at the role of concert bands in promoting contemporary opera during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The author argues that the decline in popularity of bands in the latter part of the 20th century is due in part to their abandonment of this repertoire. With an introduction, bibliography and indices. 17 appendices. Illustrations.

xx, 254 p.; 24 cm.
Boards
Language: English
ISBN: 081088853X
ISBN13: 9780810888531
UPC: 9780810888531